our dance teachers

I started dancing when I was 7 years old after being asked to perform some gymnastics (my first chosen hobby I started when I was 3) in my younger sister's dance show. Here I found my love for dance, I joined the dance school taking classes in ballet, tap, modern, lyrical, national and Greek. I began to regularly attend workshops, residential Easter Schools and Summer Schools. I enjoyed being on stage and competed in competitions, including championships across the country most weekends. I also performed in many shows, pantomimes and with the English Youth Ballet.

At 16 I decided to make a career out of dance and successfully auditioned for full time schools. I went to The Hammond School in Chester where I did a professional dance and teacher course alongside my A Level's. I studied all styles of dance, classical, musical theatre and theory, anatomy, physiology and benesh notation. I was chosen to be part of the Hammond Touring Company and went to perform in Germany. Unfortunately, in my final term I got injured and was unable to pursue my dream of being a dancer. I decided to teach and pass on my knowledge and passion for dance.

My first teaching job was in Norway, teaching ballet, tap, jazz and choreographing for theatre productions. I then came back to England to open my own dance school. When I became a mother my focus changed, I wanted to spend more quality time with my children so I sold the school.

In 2016 I had a meeting with Nicola and my Grazia journey began!
I have taken many examinations in various styles and have a high level of qualifications and teaching qualifications with the R.A.D & I.S.T.D & I.D.T.A & A.B.D.

I love working with children seeing the enjoyment dance brings and what can be achieved with dedication and hard work.

Dance has been a big part of my life since I was 9 years old. Over the years I have performed in many different shows, competitions, workshops and other events.

Some of my dance highlights include performing at many of London’s top theatres, taking part in a 5-day intensive masterclass experience and show case with top industry choreographers, and performing for the Commonwealth Games Handover Ceremony in Birmingham on live television.

I have previously been trained in tap, modern/jazz, acrobatics, street/commercial, lyrical, contemporary and ballet - elementary grade including pointe work.

Now that I am a medical student at the University of Birmingham, my spare time is devoted to teaching at the dance school. I love to see the dancers grow each week and to instill the passion I will always have for dance in the students.